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Skillet Taco Mac ‘n Cheese

Skillet Taco Mac and Cheese

Skillet Taco Mac ’n Cheese — a Mexican twist to the ultimate comfort food, this is a festive way to spice up some velvety, rich mac ’n cheese! Baked to golden brown perfection with a breadcrumb topping and served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream for for some heat and freshness, this is a timeless riff that will never fail to put a smile on someone’s face!

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WATCH HOW TO MAKE SKILLET TACO MAC ‘N CHEESE

Skillet Taco Mac and Cheese

5 from 1 vote
Skillet Taco Mac and Cheese
Skillet Taco Mac 'n Cheese
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Skillet Taco Mac ’n Cheese — a Mexican twist to the ultimate comfort food, this is a festive way to spice up some velvety, rich mac ’n cheese! Baked to golden brown perfection with a breadcrumb topping and served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream for for some heat and freshness, this is a timeless riff that will never fail to put a smile on someone’s face!

Course: Baked, Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: baked
Custom Category: Baked, Dinner, Fusion, Main Course, Pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 353 kcal
Author: Nidhi Bothra
Ingredients
  • 2 cups macaroni , boiled
Cheese Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp butter , unsalted
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • salt , to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
Breadcrumb Topping:
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp sharp cheddar cheese
Other Toppings:
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, melt butter on medium heat and whisk in your flour. Continue whisking until it becomes light brown and frothy. The texture should be similar to wet sand.

  2. Then, add in your milk and whisk continuously until well combined to prevent any lumps. Let come up to a simmer. Add in your salt, italian seasoning, red chili flakes, sugar, black pepper, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cheese, and macaroni. Mix gently and let cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to an oven safe skillet or baking dish.

  3. For your breadcrumb topping, mix together shredded cheese and breadcrumbs until evenly combined. Spread this in an even layer on top of your mac ’n cheese. Bake for 10 minutes at 350℉ / 175℃ and then broil for a few minutes, until breadcrumbs are golden.

  4. Garnish with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Skillet Taco Mac 'n Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 273mg12%
Potassium 283mg8%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 554IU11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 344mg34%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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